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The ranking is based on approval ratings so they're not strictly comparable nation-to-nation, but let's not let that get in the way of a good list.</p> <p> Approval ratings are usually a good indicator of a candidate's election chances, so we'll have three opportunities in coming months to test that thesis. Hugo Chavez (ranked No. 4) is facing reelection Oct. 7, Rafael Correa (ranked No. 1!) faces reelection in February, and, of course, Barack Obama (ranked No. 10) has his chance Nov. 6. </p> <p>Without further ado: </p> <p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Top 5 Leaders in the Region </strong></span><strong style="color: #ff0000;">based on approval ratings</strong></p> <p>#1 Ecuador - Rafael Correa 80%</p> <p>#2 El Salvador - Mauricio Funes 72%</p> <p>#3 Guatemala - Otto Perez 69%</p> <p>#4 Venezuela - Hugo Chavez 64%</p> <p>#5 Brazil - Dilma Rousseff 62%</p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">...And the Bottom 5:</span></strong></p> <p>#16 Canada- Stephen Harper 37%</p> <p>#17 Paraguay - Federico Franco 36%</p> <p>#18 Chile - Sebastian Pinera 36%</p> <p>#19 Honduras - Porfirio Lobo 14%</p> <p>#20 Costa Rica - Laura Chinchilla 13%</p> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://consulta.mx/web/index.php/estudios/57-ultimas-noticias/741-evaluacion-de-mandatarios-sep-12" target="_self">To see the full list click here.</a></p> </div> <div class="author source-org vcard" style="display:none"> <a class="url org fn" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.mcclatchydc.com/">McClatchy Washington Bureau</a> </div> <div id="item-license" style="display:none;"> <a rel="item-license" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.mcclatchydc.com/terms-of-service/"> Copyright 2013 McClatchy Newspapers. 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href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/" target="_blank">Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (GA)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.elnuevo.com/" target="_blank">El Nuevo Herald (FL)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.star-telegram.com/" target="_blank">Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.fresnobee.com/" target="_blank">Fresno Bee (CA)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.idahostatesman.com/" target="_blank">Idaho Statesman (ID)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.islandpacket.com/" target="_blank">Island Packet (SC)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.kansascity.com/" target="_blank">Kansas City Star (MO)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.kentucky.com/" target="_blank">Lexington Herald-Leader (KY)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.macon.com/" target="_blank">Macon Telegraph (GA)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.mercedsunstar.com/" target="_blank">Merced Sun-Star (CA)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.miamiherald.com/" target="_blank">Miami Herald (FL)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.modbee.com/" target="_blank">Modesto Bee (CA)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.thesunnews.com/" target="_blank">Myrtle Beach Sun News (SC)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.theolympian.com/" target="_blank">The Olympian (WA)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.newsobserver.com/" target="_blank">Raleigh News & Observer (NC)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.heraldonline.com/" target="_blank">Rock Hill Herald (SC)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.sacbee.com/" target="_blank">Sacramento Bee (CA)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.thestate.com/" target="_blank">The State (SC)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.sanluisobispo.com/" target="_blank">San Luis Obispo Tribune (CA)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.thenewstribune.com/" target="_blank">Tacoma News Tribune (WA)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.tri-cityherald.com/" target="_blank">Tri-City Herald (WA)</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130331101423/http://www.kansas.com/" target="_blank">Wichita Eagle (KS)</a></li> <ul> </div> <div 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